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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.11, 1,462.77 and 618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.11, 1,462.77 and 618 is: 852.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.11 : 1,462.77 = 618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.11/1,462.77 = 618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.11x = 1,462.77 × 618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.11x = 903,991.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,991.86/1,060.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.73

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